Permanent Vacation (1981)
Overview
In downtown Manhattan, twentysomething Allie, whose father is not around and whose mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for meaning in his life and meets some idiosyncratic characters along the way.
Where to watch Permanent Vacation
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Sooner | Sooner |
| Brazil | Looke | — | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Permanent Vacation in 5 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Permanent Vacation about?
In downtown Manhattan, twentysomething Allie, whose father is not around and whose mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for meaning in his life and meets some idiosyncratic characters along the way. Permanent Vacation is a Drama movie, released on 1981-03-06, runtime 75 minutes.
Is Permanent Vacation worth watching?
TMDB users rate Permanent Vacation 5.9 out of 10 from 225 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Permanent Vacation?
In the United States, Permanent Vacation streams on HBO Max and Criterion Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jim Jarmusch
Cast
- Chris Parker as Allie
- Leila Gastil as Leila
- John Lurie as Sax Player
- Richard Boes as War Vet
- Sara Driver as Nurse
- Charlie Spademan as Patient
- Jane Fire as Nurse
- Ruth Bolton as Mother
- Evelyn Smith as Patient
- Maria Duval as Latin Girl
- Lisa Rosen as Popcorn Girl
- Frankie Faison as Man in Lobby
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Sources
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